Join a fast-paced perioperative team at a leading tertiary hospital
Support patient care across Operating Suites and High Dependency Units
24/7 rotating roster with varied and rewarding work
Move, support and care for patients while helping ensure the safe and efficient operation of Westmead Hospital's Operating Suites.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $ 67,094.85 - $ 68,847.01 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and busiest healthcare facilities, delivering complex and specialised care to the people of Western Sydney and beyond. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you'll join a collaborative and inclusive workforce committed to exceptional patient outcomes and living our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Working within the Operating Suites team, you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians and ensuring patients receive safe, efficient and compassionate care throughout their surgical journey.
Be part of a highly respected and multidisciplinary perioperative service
Work in a supportive team environment focused on patient-centred care
Contribute to world-class healthcare at a leading tertiary referral hospital
Gain exposure to a dynamic clinical environment with diverse surgical specialties
Join an organisation committed to professional growth, wellbeing and inclusion
What you'll be doing
As an Operations Assistant, you will support medical and nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality patient care across the Operating Suites, Recovery and High Dependency Units. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, takes pride in delivering excellent service and demonstrates empathy and respect for patients.
- Safely transfer, position and transport patients throughout the Operating Suites, Recovery and High Dependency Units
- Provide compassionate support to patients who may be physically, emotionally or mentally distressed
- Prepare, clean and maintain operating rooms and clinical areas to support safe patient care
- Deliver and manage surgical instruments, equipment and positioning devices required for procedures
- Operate industrial equipment and cleaning chemicals in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements while responding promptly to changing clinical priorities
- Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
- Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
- Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Applications Close: 24th August 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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